8 Family Meal Delivery Services in Toronto
At the end of your day, you’re probably thinking of the long evening ahead of you. Between the commute lengths in Toronto to differing food tastes within your family, meal planning can seem like the most daunting task in the world for a busy parent. With the stressors of city life seemingly increasing, your household’s meals should be stress free and a time for you to bond.
Meal delivery services offer delicious, pre-prepped meals that take the planning out of mealtime. Depending on the meal delivery service you choose, they can be customized to your dietary needs and preferences, usually working out to be more cost-effective than simply ordering in every night.
When choosing the right meal kit delivery for your family in Toronto, price per plate, packaging, ingredient quality, variety, and delivery prices, and frequency are just some of the considerations you should take into account when making your decision. I’ll walk you through our favourite meal delivery options in Toronto to help you make your decision.
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Best Family Meal Delivery in Toronto
From ready-to-eat meal prep to meal kits, Toronto has an abundance of meal delivery services to ensure its citizens are well-fed. Generally, meal delivery services will deliver pre-prepped meals to your door each week, with plans typically having options for two to four people. In this article, we’ll be focusing on services and plans for families, that feed four (or more) people.
1. eFresh Meals
With recipes crafted by “Chopped Canada” contestant and Michelin-decorated chef Daniel Brelsford, eFresh Meals is a meal delivery service that brings restaurant-quality meals to your doorstep.
There are two family plans available, each with 4 servings: the 2-meal plan at $11.87 per serving and the 4-meal plan at $10.26 per serving. All meal plans deliver once a week with delivery day and price dependant on your location in the city. You can get free delivery if you spend more than $129.99.
eFresh offers an extensive array of meal choices weekly, such as Maple-Glazed Salmon, Braised Beef, Shanghai Chicken with Cashews, Chicken Carbonara and more. Meals take only 2 minutes to heat in the microwave. You can also order add-ons like cookies, brownies and Nanaimo bars to hold off hungry mouths between meals (or as a sweet treat after dinner).
Delivered in reusable insulated bags, eFresh keeps eco-friendliness in mind without compromising food freshness. Meals are individually packaged and pre-portioned in recyclable containers to reduce food waste.
2. Today’s Menu
Today’s Menu is a hybrid meal pickup and meal delivery service that’s been around since 2002. All dishes are already prepared and frozen for your convenience and are simply reheated in the microwave or conventional oven. Some meals can take longer to thaw out and reheat, although most thaw out in less than 20 minutes and reheat in under 10 as well. Today’s Menu will deliver the dishes to your door every week, perfect for those with a busy schedule.
Today’s Menu has an extensive amount of weekly options for family meals. Instead of a plan, however, you’ll be paying for each individual meal, allowing you to customize your meal quanities everytime you order. Prices for main dishes start at $17.90 for a 4-serving meal.
Some meals on the menu include Rustic Apple Stuffing, Southwest Lime Chicken, Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala and more. There are also delicious dessert options like Oatmeal Cookies, Apple Crumble, and Homemade Chocolate Mousse Brownies. If you ask us, restaurants have some tough competition with these delicious-sounding dishes.
Today’s Menu uses both BPA-free vacuum sealed bags, and aluminium food trays that are recyclable, oven-friendly and microwave-friendly. Meals are delivered weekly in reusable thermal bags and picked up weekly upon your next delivery, allowing you and your family to save the planet while you enjoy your food.
3. Farm’r Prepared Meals
With options including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, sides, sauces and desserts, Farm’r has something for every meal time through of the day. Meals are delivered frozen weekly so they remain fresh until you’re ready to eat them. It’s worth noting that not all meals need to be defrosted, and it depends on the specific dishes you order. All packages come with instructions regarding how to heat and serve your meals.
Eating healthy can be hard, and so can finding healthy dishes that are kid approved. Farm’r doesn’t fall short with their variety. Some of their sample meals include Chicken Florentine Lasagna, Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese, Shepherd’s Pie, various pot pies, such as the classic Chicken Pot Pie, and more. They also offer classic desserts such as Chocolate Chip and Red Velvet cookies. Farm’r also sells gluten free items for those who might have dietary sensitives. With this level of variety ready to eat immediately, Farm’r makes sure that your delicious food will satisfy you for the week, whether it’s breakfast or dinner.
With meals starting at $6 per serving, this is a great service for families who may not order meals in bulk, but want to refrain from wasting money on takeout. Farm’r offers $4.99 delivery, though if you spend $60 you save on this fee and get free delivery. Meals are delivered in recyclable and insulated packaging.
Whether you live in North York or downtown Toronto, Farm’r ensures that you won’t have to break the bank on restaurants.
4. Cook It
While Cook It may be known as a meal kit delivery service, they also offer ready-to-eat meals. Like their kits, their ready-to-eat menu is available to view 3 weeks in advance so you can plan your meals accordingly. Cook It offers free delivery for a week’s worth of frozen meal delivery.
Choose from a plan with 4 portions and up to 7 different recipes, which comes out to $10.04 per portion. If you choose to take the base of 2 recipes, this comes out to $13.38 per portion. Dishes heat within two minutes and are ready to serve immediately.
Cook It is committed to reducing food waste and using sustainable packaging with their menu items. They use 100% recyclable materials in all of their kits (including ice packs) and ingredients are farmed ethically and sustainably, with fish purchased from Ocean-Wise approved fisheries. Cook It is also working to introduce a traceability program to further refine their commitment to ethical sourcing. Check out our review of Cook It to find out more.
5. Fresh City Farms
Fresh City Farms is a bit different from other service options on this list. Founded in Toronto, they started off as an online grocer and eventually expanded to include meal kits, prepped food, and produce boxes.
With Fresh City Farms, there are no plans and you’ll be paying for each of your meals instead, starting at $9.75 per plate. Delivery is $2.99; however, families who live in downtown or midtown Toronto have the option to choose a delivery time slot for $4.99. You can save on these delivery fees if you purchase the Seasons Pass Membership, which costs $79+ HST per year.
Fresh City Farms uses local and organic produce in all of their produce boxes and prepared foods so you know that your family is getting the best, even when you’re busy. Your delivery from Fresh City Farms is sustainable, with recyclable produce boxes and reusable glass jars for soups, salads, and main dishes recollected upon delivery.
Fresh City offers gluten free, vegetarian options, plant based and dairy free dishes for families with dietary restrictions. Meals include Shepherd’s Pie, Ham & Cheese and Mac and Cheese. For more details to help you make the right decision for your family, read our Fresh City Farms review.
6. Green Zebra Kitchen
The only 100% plant-based option on this and one of the few in the GTA, Green Zebra Kitchen is driven by their dedication to health and well-being. Although meal plans are geared towards singles and couples, they do offer 4 and 5 meal plans to feed a family of 4, or you can buy multiple dishes to build a full course meal. Made with organic ingredients, these healthy meals are usually reheated in 10 minutes or less, though frozen dishes take 30-45 minutes to reheat. Prices vary on the by size and weekly menu, though sharable dishes are around $9.90 per serving
Delivery with Green Zebra Kitchen ranges between $5.95 and $9.95. Food is delivered in insulated cooler bags which are recollected upon delivery, and the packaging is mostly recyclable with some exceptions. For families who want to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diets but find they don’t know where to start or don’t have the time, Green Zebra Kitchen is a great choice.
7. Honeybee Meals
Honey Bee Meals offers many dietary options on their weekly menu, such as dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb options. Additionally, Honey Bee Meals ensure that as many people can enjoy their meals as possible by ensuring that their menu doesn’t contain any nuts or soy.
You have the option of selecting from three meal plans: the 4-meal, 6-meal, and 10-meal options. You can further customize this by selecting whether you want your meals to be regular sized, large, plant based, or low carb. Large meals, like the Cajun Chicken, are adequate for sharing with the family, sure to leave mouths watering. For maximum flexibility, you can choose to purchase the meal plan only once, or you can subscribe and save 5%. For 10 large meals with a suscription, this comes out to $17.57 per dish.
Your meals are delivered twice a week on Sunday and Wednesday, with delivery fees depending on your postal code. Food is packaged in fiber pulp compostable containers, with recyclable lids, and your delivery arrives in an eco-friendly insulated cooler bag with a reusable, non-toxic ice pack.
8. Power Kitchen
With locally sourced ingredients, Power Kitchen has an 8 week rotating menu to make sure your family gets fun and nutritious meals. There are a different plans to choose from, though families may lean more towards the Power Plan, which starts at $13.71 per meal, consisting of balanced meals with carbs, veg, and protein that even kids are bound to love. Other options include the Pro Athlete plan and the Lean Muscle plan, which have greater focus on protein and vegetables.
You have the option to order up to 22 meals per delivery day to fit your family’s needs, and if you prefer even more flexibility, you can purchase foods such as Shredded Chicken in bulk to share with the family after a long day, no meal plan needed. Another sweet point is that you can also order snacks like cookies that you can pack in a lunch box, as an after school snack, or as a treat for yourself.
Food for Thought
There are many options when it comes to meal delivery services for families in Toronto. Factors like your family’s size and their dietary preferences will be the biggest determinants for which meal delivery service you should choose.
Regardless of which service you choose, rest assured that you’ll have quality, fresh ingredients, sustainable packaging, and a variety of recipes that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. If you still need help deciding, check out our list of the best meal kits for families.
